Readers Forum

23 Feb 2026 · 3 min read

Let’s celebrate Mopin together

Editor, Festivals like Holi and Diwali are celebrated joyously across India, transcending regional and religious boundaries. While deeply rooted in Hindu traditions, they have beautifully evolved into shared cultural…

23 Feb 2026 · 4 min read

A ‘patriotism tax’

Editor, Our chief minister, when recently questioned on the 80:20 job recruitment ratio, reminded us that “Arunachal is a part of India.” While no one disputes our state’s place in the union, this response carries a…

23 Feb 2026 · 1 min read

Regulate financial demands by unions

Editor, I wish to highlight a concern that many government employees quietly face every year with the coming of March. During this time, several unions and organisations approach government offices, seeking financial…

23 Feb 2026 · 1 min read

Conduct preliminary exam

Editor, We would like to appeal to the chairman of the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission to kindly conduct a preliminary examination for shortlisting candidates for the viva voce stage for assistant professor…

23 Feb 2026 · 2 min read

Need to fix waste disposal

Editor, Itanagar, the capital of Arunachal Pradesh, stands as the administrative and political heart of the state. As the city expands in population and infrastructure, it also faces a growing urban challenge that can…

18 Feb 2026 · 1 min read

Ensure proper verification of PwD certificates

Editor, I wish to draw the attention of the chairman, APPSC, and the authorities concerned towards an important issue regarding the ongoing Arunachal Engineering Service Examination interviews. During the course of the…

18 Feb 2026 · 4 min read

APPSC has failed the aspirants

Editor, Even after months of RTI appeals, the APPSC has failed to release the answer sheet (QCAB) for the APPSCE mains exam. Meanwhile, it has been observed that there has been a huge disparity in the scoring trend…

17 Feb 2026 · 2 min read

Rethink public spending on ‘Mrs Arunachal’

Editor, Public money carries public responsibility. Every rupee spent by the Government of Arunachal Pradesh is drawn from the hard-earned contributions of its people. Therefore, it is not only a right but a duty of…

17 Feb 2026 · 1 min read

A request to APPSC

Editor, I, along with other aspirants, humbly request the APPSC to consider applying moderation for the optional papers in the upcoming APPSCCE (mains), which is scheduled to be held this December. Many aspirants are…

17 Feb 2026 · 1 min read

Appeal for assistance

Editor, I would like to draw the attention of the authorities concerned and the general public to a devastating fire incident that occurred on Sunday morning at approximately 6 am near Upper C Sector, Itanagar. The…

17 Feb 2026 · 2 min read

Need for equal opportunity

Editor, I wish to draw attention of the chairman, Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC), regarding the recent advertisement for the post of assistant professor. It has been notified that candidates will be…

16 Feb 2026 · 1 min read

Issue a clear notification

Editor, I would like to draw the attention of the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) to an important issue concerning the Common Group A & B (Technical) Examination scheduled tentatively in May 2026, as…

13 Feb 2026 · 2 min read

Publish final merit list

Editor, I wish to draw the kind attention of the authorities concerned and the general public towards an issue that has been causing deep anxiety and mounting frustration among the candidates of APSSB-CSLE 2025. The…

13 Feb 2026 · 1 min read

Ensure transparency

Editor, I wish to voice the concern of many parents regarding the AESE-2025 (civil) interviews scheduled to begin on 16 February. While the commission has announced the starting date, it has not disclosed the detailed…

12 Feb 2026 · 2 min read

Why the Kameng river festival must return

Editor, The Kameng River Festival in Arunachal Pradesh was first launched in 2016 as a three-day cultural and eco-tourism event at Pacha Morang, on the banks of the Kameng River. The festival was jointly organised by…

12 Feb 2026 · 1 min read

Discrepancy in asst professor recruitment

Editor, I’m writing to highlight a discrepancy in the recruitment process for assistant professors in Arunachal Pradesh. The Arunachal Pradesh University conducts its own recruitment process, focusing on a comprehensive…

11 Feb 2026 · 3 min read

Age limit revision needed

Editor, I wish to highlight a critical concern regarding the recent APPSC Advertisement No 01/2026 for recruitment of 145 assistant professors. While the commission deserves sincere appreciation for adopting UGC…

11 Feb 2026 · 2 min read

How money changed AAPSU elections

Editor, The All Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Union (AAPSU) was once known for sacrifice, unity, and strong student voices. Today, it is facing a serious problem. What used to be a simple democratic process has slowly…

11 Feb 2026 · 2 min read

Delayed results, deepening distress

Editor, The prolonged delay in declaring the APSSB Combined Secondary Level Examination-2025 results has once again brought to the fore a recurring problem in public recruitment processes – administrative inertia…

11 Feb 2026 · 2 min read

Woes of vocational education teachers

Editor, I would like to highlight the woes of vocational education teachers (VETs), who have been engaged at government higher and secondary schools in Arunachal Pradesh since 2016. Designation issues: The designation…